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Ancaster Community Services
300 Wilson Street East
Ancaster, ON L9G 2B9
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Volunteering Opportunities
Volunteers are an essential part of Ancaster Community Services. They are the foundation on which our agency is built. We have a team of approximately 100 volunteers who dedicate their time, talents and resources to deliver our vital programs and services to the community.
We are currently recruiting volunteers for Assisted Volunteer Driving Program.
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Volunteer Positions
Download list of current volunteer roles with Ancaster Community Services.
If you would like to get involved with a dynamic community-based organization, please contact us here or call 905-648-6675
If you would like to get involved with a dynamic community-based organization, please contact us here or call 905-648-6675
Word (.doc) Application Form
If you have any difficulties with the fillable application form, please use the MS Word version below.
FAQs
We only have a limited number of volunteer opportunities outside our regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m to 4 p.m.).
Most of our programs require you to be 18+ and have a valid drivers license. However, there may be opportunities available at our Youth Engagement Program, The Net. For more information, please email Grace at thenet@hpl.ca or click here to visit their Instagram page @thenetacs.
It can vary depending on the time of year and the agency’s need for volunteers. However, it can take several weeks depending on the position you are looking for and our openings.
Yes. We track all mileage driven by volunteers and pay $0.45 per kilometer driven.
No. All of our volunteers (unless otherwise stated) are required to provide a Vulnerable Sector Police Check. Should you have any questions, please call the office at 905-648-6675. For more information about getting a police check, please visit the Hamilton Police website: https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/how-to/get-background-check
Yes. It is recommended that all volunteers have 2 vaccinations. However, this request will be discussed with the Volunteer Coordinator at the time of application. ACS does not retain any copies of vaccination status. COVID vaccination is greatly appreciated by our staff, clients, and the community.
